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[Invisible or hidden sexuality in nursing?]
Lúcia Beatriz Ressel1, Dulce Maria Rosa Gualda
1Departamento de Enfermagem, Universidade Federal de Santa Maria-UFSM, Santa Maria. lbressel@bol.com.br
Revista Da Escola De Enfermagem Da U S P
|February 6, 2003
Summary
Sexuality is often invisible in nursing care, impacting patient experiences. This article explores the cultural factors behind this invisibility and how addressing it can enhance nursing practice and patient well-being.
Area of Science:
- Nursing
- Sociology of Health
- Cultural Studies
Context:
- Sexuality is frequently overlooked or hidden within nursing practice.
- The invisibility of sexuality affects both patient care and nurses' professional identities.
- Cultural diversity among nurses plays a role in how sexuality is perceived and addressed.
Purpose:
- To explore the reasons behind the invisibility of sexuality in nursing.
- To analyze the cultural underpinnings of this phenomenon.
- To provide insights for a more inclusive and meaningful nursing practice.
Summary:
- This reflective piece examines the hidden nature of sexuality in nursing care and among nurses themselves.
- It investigates the origins and perpetuating factors of this invisibility.
- The analysis highlights how cultural diversity influences these dynamics.
Impact:
- Addressing the invisibility of sexuality can enrich the 'being and doing' in nursing.
- This approach offers a pathway to more qualitatively meaningful patient care experiences.
- It empowers healthcare professionals to integrate sensitive topics into practice effectively.